Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602
Telephone 02 6277 7820 Facsimile 02 6273 4140
The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Tuesday 1 September 2009
$275,000 FOR VETERAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROJECTS IN NSW
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Alan Griffin today announced more than $275,000 in funding to
support 20 health and wellbeing initiatives for veterans and their families in New South Wales.
“I am pleased to announce that more than $275,000 has been allocated to local and community
organisations in New South Wales through this round of the Veteran & Community Grants
program,” Mr Griffin said.
“The funding will benefit some 8800 New South Wales veterans, war widows and widowers and
their families by supporting a range of initiatives including health, nutrition and exercise
sessions.”
Mr Griffin said the grants demonstrate the Australian Government’s commitment to
organisations that care for the veteran community, and encourage veterans, war widows and
widowers and their families to become involved in local health and wellbeing activities.
“Veteran & Community Grants help fund local initiatives that improve access to community care
services and encourage social interaction through Day Clubs, Men’s Sheds and social
excursions,” Mr Griffin said.
“It is important that the veteran community has access to a range of programs where they can
learn skills to help them remain independent and active, particularly for the elderly living by
themselves.”
Veteran & Community Grants are available to ex-service and community organisations, veteran
representative groups and private organisations that contribute to the health and welfare of the
veteran community.
Local and community organisations interested in applying for funding are encouraged to visit
or 1800 555 254 (for non-metropolitan callers).
Media inquiries: Belinda Cole 0437 863 109
Editor’s note: A list of grant recipients is attached.
The VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week on
1800 011 046.
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Veteran and Community Grants New South Wales recipients—$275,074 –
benefiting more than 8800 veterans
The Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre will receive $5024 to help fund a series of
technology learning workshops and social movie sessions for veterans.
The Coolah District Development Group will receive $19,502 to help purchase
tools, machinery and safety equipment for the Coolah Men’s Shed and to fund a
series of bus day-trips to other Men’s Sheds in the local shire.
Seven Hills Toongabbie RSL Sub-branch will receive $9653 to help purchase
kitchen equipment, furniture and a public address system to enhance activities at
the Hills Day Club.
Uniting Care Ageing, Western Region, will receive $14,366 to help purchase tools
and equipment to enhance and expand activities at the Tahmoor Men’s Shed.
Tweed Heads Coolangatta RSL Sub-branch will receive $2400 to help purchase a
photocopier to assist with the production of the club’s newsletter.
Mudgee Men’s Shed will receive $8649 to help install an air conditioning and
heating system, purchase tools, audio visual equipment and a computer to
enhance activities at the Men’s Shed.
The City of Lismore RSL Sub-branch will receive $16,758 to help purchase tools
and equipment to enhance local Men’s Shed activities.
The Macular Degeneration Foundation will receive $69,841 to help provide a series
of information sessions on macular degeneration to the veteran community.
Widows and Veterans Entitlements Services will receive $2174 to help purchase a
computer to produce a newsletter and information sheets.
The Ballina Sub-section of the Naval Association of Australia will receive $11,629
to fund a series of bus trips to help reduce social isolation in the local veteran
community.
Coonabarabran RSL Sub-branch will receive three grants, $1919 to help purchase
equipment to produce the club newsletter; $11,612 to help purchase and install
new kitchen appliances to enhance programs at the club; and $17,580 to help
purchase tables and chairs to expand activities at the Day Club.
Newcastle and District RSL Life Members Association will receive $5440 to fund a
series of bus trips to help reduce social isolation in the local veteran community.
The Uniting Church in Australia, NSW Property Trust, will receive $12,000 to help
purchase tools and equipment to enhance and expand activities at the Narrandera
Men’s Shed.
The Southern District Council of RSL Sub-branches will receive $2280 to help
purchase a computer to prepare information sheets for members.
Wingham Rotary Club will receive $14,100 to help purchase tools and equipment
to expand activities at the Wingham Men’s Shed.
Harden Murrumburrah Arts Council will receive $1410 to help conduct mosaic
workshops for members of the veteran community.
Corrimal Uniting Church will receive $16,305 to help purchase tools and equipment
to expand activities at the local Community Men’s Shed.
Bay and Basin Community Resources in Nowra will receive $32,432 to help
upgrade and refurbish the Bay and Basin Men’s Shed, expanding activities
available to members.
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